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September 11th, 2007, 09:25 PM
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Light for my 55g
Hi I am interested in getting a new light for my 55g. It is 48" long. I was hoping that you all could help me pick one out that will be worth the $. I am wanting to add a clam and some aneome to me tank in the future. Thanks in advance.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55g reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: not very long Other Intrests: Hunting, Fishing, Outdoor stuff 
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September 11th, 2007, 09:46 PM
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Re: Light for my 55g
If you like to keep SPS,clams and anemones the best thing for a 55 gallon would be a good T5-HO fixture that has individual reflectors(I'm doing it again).
This would be my first choice.Its an excellent quality fixture but its not cheap. Link....TX5 Series Aquactinics 48" 5 lamp T5 fixture - no lamps: Premium Aquatics
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September 11th, 2007, 10:48 PM
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Re: Light for my 55g
You can either go with T5s or metal halides. T5s are cheaper, use less energy and don't put off as much heat. I would go with them for your tank.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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September 12th, 2007, 01:18 AM
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Re: Light for my 55g
Yep,T-5s are the best choice hands down.
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Live life at full draw. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal SPS tank in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2+ Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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September 12th, 2007, 02:21 AM
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Re: Light for my 55g
aquatraders for metal halides
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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September 12th, 2007, 04:19 AM
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Re: Light for my 55g
If you would have posted this about 3 days ago I could have sold you a 6 bulb 48" t-5 light for 100.00, but its gone now.
Anyway I also pick t-5.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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September 12th, 2007, 04:21 AM
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Re: Light for my 55g
T-5's are the best bang for your buck
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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